BattlefieldsEast Anglian Submission to Danish Rule (870 AD)
Early Medieval

East Anglian Submission to Danish Rule (870 AD)

870
Norfolk, England
Also known as: Danish occupation of East Anglia 870 · Guthrum's kingdom established
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Norfolk, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
East Anglians
Forces
East Anglian forces c.1,000–3,000.
VS
Victor
Danes
Forces
Danes c.3,000–5,000
Outcome
East Anglia came under direct Danish rule; Guthrum's kingdom established
The Battle

History & Significance

Following Edmund's death, the Danes consolidated control of East Anglia. The territory became part of the Danelaw under Guthrum after Alfred's campaigns. The Danish kingdom of East Anglia persisted until 917. Danish settlement left deep marks in Norfolk and Suffolk place names ending in -by, -thorpe and -toft that survive to this day.

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